This interactive professional development session explores evidence-based approaches to implementing small group instruction in secondary ELA classrooms. Participants will discover practical strategies for organizing, managing, and maximizing the effectiveness of small groups to meet diverse student needs while maintaining classroom momentum.
Participants will: Learn frameworks for purposeful grouping (skill-based, interest-based, mixed-ability, and flexible configurations). Explore time-efficient structures for launching and rotating small groups. Discover scaffolding techniques that support struggling readers and writers while challenging advanced learners. Review formative assessment strategies to inform grouping decisions and monitor progress. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, lesson structures, and classroom management tools.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT Room #1421
